Peter's Model Railroading | My Library | Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04
Articles Listing

The Granite Mountain Railway Part II

This installment covers the primary purpose of the layout: operations. Also covered are the Dynatrol command control, scenery design, and the added narrow gauge line.

The DL535E: Narrow Gauge Diesel of the North

These Alco-designed locomotives were built for the three-foot gauge of the White Pass & Yukon. The article describes the history of the engine, and how to model one using the Precision Scale model. Includes prototype, model, and construction photos.

Build a Small Substation

The author describes how he built a small substation that provides electricity to a small town or large factory complex using an Atlas signal tower kit (significantly kitbashed, of course).

The EMD SD50 - an Interim Model

This article covers this engine with a built roster, prototype photos, and scale drawings.

Modernize a Bachmann 89-foot Auto Transporter

The author describes how he improved and modernized the Bachmann auto transporter car to better fit in the 1970s or 80s. Includes prototype photos of many railroads' cars.

Model a Team Track

This construction how-to article not only describes the purpose and history of a team track but also how to build one (including a turnout in mostly covered track. Includes a side bar on how to protect signals and telephone poles on the layout using a counterweight system.

The D&H's Re-powered RS3's

Includes prototype information and how two authors independently modeled this engine using a Stewart and an Atlas kit.

Santa Fe's GP60m

Prototype information and how the author modeled it using a Athearn GP50 kit.

A Kitbashed SW1

Prototype information and how the author modeled it using an IHC SW1 carbody, frame and trucks from an Athearn SW1500, and a Sagami motor.

A Commodity-based Card Operation System

Jim describes the car card system that is similar to the prototype; i.e. delivering empties to a requester and picking up loaded cars based on the content of the car. This applies to one car, multiple cars, or a complete train.

Kitbashing a Santa Fe CF7 in HO Scale

The author modeled this unique engine using the RPP shell and an Athearn F7 drive. Includes a prototype and several model photos.